Kyoto's Zen gardens (Ryoan-ji, Daitoku-ji, Saiho-ji) reward slow looking. Sit, breathe, and let your eyes adjust.
Ryoan-ji's rock garden has 15 stones, but no single vantage point shows all 15. The mystery is the point.
Daitoku-ji has multiple sub-temples — each with its own garden style and admission fee. Daisen-in is a favorite.